Assistant commercial manager

About the Company

We are a growing business operating across retail, wholesale and e-commerce, offering a wide range of products to customers through our physical and online channels. We are committed to improving our product offering, customer experience and digital presence while developing sustainable commercial growth.. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially minded Assistant Commercial Manager to join our team and support the continued development of our sales and commercial operations..

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The Assistant Commercial Manager will support the management team in analysing business performance, identifying commercial opportunities and implementing strategies to increase revenue and profitability.. The role involves working closely with sales, purchasing, marketing, retail and e-commerce teams. The successful candidate will use sales information, customer insights, market research and competitor analysis to support pricing, product selection, promotions and wider commercial decisions..

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working with data, understanding customer demand and contributing to practical business growth.. .

• Analyse sales performance, customer demand and market trends to support commercial decision-making..
• Monitor sales volumes, product performance, margins, stock levels and profitability..
• Assist management with pricing strategies, promotional activities and product range planning..
• Review customer purchasing patterns and identify opportunities to improve sales and customer engagement..
• Conduct competitor and market research to identify changing market conditions, competitor activity and potential business opportunities..
• Research and assess potential new products, suppliers and commercial opportunities..
• Support purchasing decisions by reviewing product demand, stock performance, pricing and supplier information..
• Assist with supplier relationships, supplier communications and commercial negotiations..
• Prepare sales forecasts, management reports, performance updates and commercial analysis..
• Track key commercial performance indicators and highlight areas requiring improvement..
• Work with marketing teams to support promotional campaigns and activities designed to increase sales..
• Work with retail and e-commerce teams to improve product presentation, availability and customer experience..
• Support the development and implementation of commercial plans and strategies..
• Assist in identifying opportunities to increase revenue, improve margins and reduce unnecessary costs..
• Contribute to business planning, product development and commercial projects..
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure relevant information is available to management..
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior management based on sales and market analysis..
• Undertake other commercially related duties appropriate to the role..

• Experience in a commercial, sales, purchasing, business development or related environment..
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills..
• Good understanding of sales performance, pricing, margins and commercial planning..
• Ability to analyse sales and market information and turn findings into practical recommendations..
• Good knowledge of customer behaviour, market trends and competitor activity..
• Strong communication and negotiation skills..
• Good organisational and time-management skills..
• Ability to work effectively with sales, marketing, purchasing, retail and e-commerce teams..
• Good attention to detail and ability to prepare accurate reports..
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider management team..
• Good IT and spreadsheet skills, with the ability to work with sales and…